GIANT MICROBES-CELIAC DISEASE-Stuffed Plush Intestinal Enterocyte Gluten Villi

Description: GIANT MICROBESCELIAC DISEASE/INTESTINAL CELL (Enterocyte) Okay, group. As we prepare to enter the Small Intestine, I want you to look closely at the walls, floor, and ceiling, and in fact EVERYWHERE all around you. Look closely. Even closer than that! At first glance the surface may appear smooth, but upon closer inspection, you will notice that it is NOT smooth. Every bit of the surface is covered with INTESTINAL CELLS called ENTEROCYTES. These cells feature millions of tiny finger-like protrusions called "Villi" each of which is covered by even smaller "Microvilli", creating a total surface area of around 30 square meters, all to help in the digestion of all of those minerals, vitamins, and other nutrients that fuel your body. Yes? What do you mean you can't see them? Why, they are right he...OH! OH, this is BAD! It seams that we have entered the digestive system of someone with an autoimmune disorder called CELIAC DISEASE! It looks like this person might not even know that s/he has it. I'm sure that this person is suffering but probably doesn't even know why...yet. See how the villi are all small and shrunken? A protein found in wheat and other grains called "Gluten" is to blame. It triggers an immune response that damages the lining of the Small Intestine. You've all heard of those "new" Gluten-free diets? For most people, Gluten is a part of a healthy and nutritional diet, but for CELIAC sufferers, it MUST be avoided at all times. It's a good thing that we brought along this ugly, miserable, unhappy-looking GIANT MICROBES CELIAC DISEASE plush doll, which we can turn inside-out to show you what a happy ENTEROCYTE, with healthy villi, should look like. With a controlled diet and proper precautions, this person's villi, as well as general health, will have a chance to recover. All new materials ONLY Stuffed with Polyester Fibers Approximately 4 1/2" tall (5 1/2" tall when healthy!), 2" at its thickest, and 5" wide Each Giant Microbes CELIAC DISEASE tag contains a photo of a healthy Enterocyte, taken through a microscope,as well as interesting and educational information inside. Giant Microbes--a million times actual size!For anyone with a healthy sense of humor, especially if someone has learned to deal with and laugh in the face (or Intestine) of CELIAC DISEASE! A NOTE ABOUT GIANT MICROBES: We carry almost the complete line of Giant Microbes products (including many retired designs) and have since the company first began. It is going to take a while for us to get them all up and listed on here but we ARE working on it. In the meantime...if you need any that we haven't listed on here yet, if you want other ones for the "SPECIAL DEAL" below, or just a few for our regular multi-item savings (but can't find them yet), feel free to write and ask about our prices and availability. Yes, we usually have plenty! SPECIAL SALE!!! (Actually, our everyday multi-item sale price!) Whenever you purchase ANY 6 Regular or XL size Giant Microbes products (among others) you can get a 7th one FREE...including postage! The rules are easy to follow. After deciding on and paying for the first 6, just send us a note (through ebay) with which one you prefer as your gift. The first 6 need to be paid for at the same time or close enough (like within the hour, not spread out over a few days...we ship daily), with all being mailed to the same address so they can all be packed together in the same mailer. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS MUST USE THE SHOPPING CART FEATURE AND MAKE A SINGLE PAYMENT OR WE CAN'T HONOR THIS OFFER!!! The free one MUST be priced equal to or less than the lowest price one paid for. You can mix and match quantities from any of our listings that carry this offer (7 of one style or all different...doesn't matter to us!). Any listings selling pairs, sets, or multiple items already, count as single purchases. If you pay for the 7th one, you can still get ANOTHER one for free, but we will NOT send a refund for the 7th! Once shipped, you will STILL be entitled to our usual multi-item postage refund, based on the weight of the package and the cost to mail it. Please write with any questions BEFORE you purchase, especially if you want one (or more) which we haven't listed yet. Simple enough? IMPORTANT: When these are sent to us from Giant Microbes, depending on the quantity of our order, sometimes they are individually bagged and sometimes they are bulk bagged but NOT individually. When we mail yours out, each WILL be safely wrapped inside either a factory-sealed bag or a new plastic shopping bag to help protect it from the elements as it travels to you. As these are filled with polyester fibers, it can and will probably be packed tightly for shipping so if it appears a little "squished" when it arrives, it may just need to be shaken and "fluffed" upon removal from its mailing box. PLEASE, for the safety of your new friend, do NOT cut or puncture the box with any sharp objects! These are original, fully licensed designs that I am selling for $19.95 each which includes free shipping to anywhere in the U.S. You can combine this with other items that I am selling to receive a refund for each additional item after the first, once shipped. This refund reflects my savings in postage fees by combining your orders and is based on the total weight of the items. International buyers are eligible for the multi-item discount (WHEN YOU USE THE SHOPPING CART FEATURE AND PAY FOR ALL OF YOUR ITEMS IN A SINGLE PAYMENT!) and receive free shipping to the Global Shipping Program Center in Kentucky, USA, but are responsible for all additional fees for postage, customs, tariffs, and/or other import charges. Any questions? Contact me.

Price: 19.95 USD

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-11-20T19:58:38.000Z

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